THE SHOE-SHINE BOYS

The Widgets! A box. Typically made of thin wood and plywood, but pine wood, palo-china is best. A foot long, four inches wide at the base, three inches wide on top and say nine inches high. Fully cover the back with plywood. Make the lid on the other side, to close/open the box. Create a shoe-shape handle that is where also the customer rests his shoe. Inside the box: Shoe polish. The only brand we knew then was Lion. Kiwi might have been available already, but we never heard of it. It comes in black, brown, red, tan and neutral, and contained in circular tin boxes. Langking. It is a 2-inch long X ¼-inch thick stick. It comes only in black. Wet the bottom part lightly then stick it inside the cover of your box. Jubos. Color powder sold in sachet. It comes in black, red and white (white though is separately called Kal). Place it in a bottle, pour water and shake before use. Water. A bottle of clear water. Toothbrush. You can use your sister's, but be sure to return it washed and dry after use. Scuba. Shoe brush. Woolen cloth. Eighteen inches long X four inches wide. White cotton cloth. Eighteen inches long X four inches wide. Scotia (Violen brand) is preferred brand but Guitar brand is a good alternative. Cardboard. Two pieces, each 3-inch X 3-inch. and a Wooden seat, bangko.